Ibuprofen gel: Price, Dosage & Where to Buy
Ibuprofen gel appears on this page as a pharmaceutical product. Recorded status: General sale list medicine (GSL).
We have gathered reference details and legal purchase options for Ibuprofen gel. Under UK rules, Ibuprofen gel can be bought without a prescription.
Manufacturing status is reviewed periodically, so treat the figures here as a snapshot, not a promise. Read on for dosage forms, region detail and frequently asked questions.
Facts
- Active ingredient
- Ibuprofen (topical)
- General sale list medicine (GSL)
- Licensing status not on file
No generic version on file
No supply disruption currently listed (NHS SPS)
This medicine is available without a prescription: general sale list medicines are sold off the shelf, and pharmacy medicines are supplied after a quick word with the pharmacist.
Ibuprofen gel is a general sale list (GSL) medicine in the UK. Even for a general sale list medicine, read the label before use, and ask the pharmacy team if anything is unclear. Certain strengths or pack sizes fall under the pharmacy (P) category, which involves the pharmacist, so ask at the counter if you cannot find it on the shelf.
About Ibuprofen gel
Ibuprofen gel is a medicine in gel form, but its pharmacological class and treatment indications are not specified on this product's label. A most common reason for using this particular product therefore cannot be stated from its labelling, and its prescription status, strengths and generic availability are also not established.
How Ibuprofen gel works
The pharmacological class of this product is not specified on its label. In general pharmacology, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines act by reducing the activity of enzymes involved in making prostaglandins, substances that contribute to pain and inflammation.
This explains the general mechanism of that medicine class, rather than confirming the properties of this particular gel. Its formulation, absorption and product-specific effects are not described on the label.
What Ibuprofen gel is used for
The label does not specify which conditions or symptoms this ibuprofen gel is intended to treat. It also does not identify the areas of the body for which it is suitable or any restrictions on its use.
A pharmacist can check the packaging of the particular product and explain its authorised uses. The product name alone does not establish its labelled indications, so this page cannot give a product-specific treatment recommendation.
Key warnings
- The label does not specify contraindications for this product; a pharmacist should check suitability
- The label does not specify allergy warnings for this product
- The label does not specify restrictions on where this gel may be used
Dosage from the label
The label lists no strengths or dosing schedule for this product. A usual starting dose, frequency of use and treatment duration cannot therefore be stated.
A pharmacist can check the directions on the particular pack and clarify any uncertainty before use. No product-specific dosing recommendation can be made here.
Main interactions
- Interactions with prescription medicines are not specified on the label
- Interactions with other non-prescription medicines are not specified on the label
- Interactions with other products used on the skin are not specified on the label
Storage
No storage conditions are listed for this product. General practice is to keep a medicine gel in its original container, securely closed and out of the reach of children, following any storage directions on the pack.
Missed dose
No product-specific missed-dose advice is stated on the label. General pharmacy advice is not to double a dose to make up for a missed one. For a gel with an unclear schedule, a pharmacist can clarify the pack directions and advise how to resume use.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The label does not specify pregnancy data or information about use during breastfeeding. Suitability during pregnancy or breastfeeding should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist before use, rather than assuming that a gel is suitable because it is used on the skin.
Pharmacies by area for Ibuprofen gel (UK-licensed equivalent)
- North East · 884 pharmacies
- North West · 2538 pharmacies
- Yorkshire and The Humber · 1676 pharmacies
- East Midlands · 1307 pharmacies
- West Midlands · 1778 pharmacies
- East of England · 1860 pharmacies
- London · 3261 pharmacies
- South East · 2368 pharmacies
- South West · 1374 pharmacies
- Northern Ireland · 714 pharmacies
- Scotland · 1725 pharmacies
- Wales · 1050 pharmacies
Cities with the most pharmacies
- London · 724 pharmacies
- Birmingham · 265 pharmacies
- Nottingham · 180 pharmacies
- Glasgow · 177 pharmacies
- Leeds · 173 pharmacies
- Sheffield · 162 pharmacies
- Bristol · 148 pharmacies
- City of London · 144 pharmacies
- Manchester · 134 pharmacies
- Edinburgh · 131 pharmacies
- Bolton · 124 pharmacies
- Belfast · 122 pharmacies
- Hampstead · 121 pharmacies
- Coventry · 115 pharmacies
- Cardiff · 112 pharmacies
Pharmacies near you
Use your location to open the pharmacies closest to you and ask them about Ibuprofen gel, the UK-licensed medicine with the same active ingredient.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ibuprofen gel cost?
Any price shown on this page should be treated as an estimate. The actual price can vary, and no product-specific price is stated here.
Does ibuprofen gel require a prescription in the United Kingdom?
The prescription status of this particular product is not established. A pharmacist can confirm the requirements for obtaining the specific product in the United Kingdom.
How do I find Ibuprofen gel near me?
Check the region and city pages linked from this hub to see pharmacies near a given city and ask them about Ibuprofen gel. Availability is not guaranteed at any single pharmacy, so call ahead.
First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page